SPARK: How to Apply

SPARK - Science for Middle School

Prospective students must apply for admission to Summer@Brown Pre-College programs (see details below). For most programs, there is no application deadline. However, courses fill quickly, so students are encouraged to apply early.

Completed applications are submitted to the admissions committee for review. When evaluating applicants for the Summer@Brown Pre-College program, Brown looks for academic excellence, intellectual curiosity, and a readiness for participation in an independent academic and living environment.

Applicants will be notified by email when their application is complete, and are notified of the admissions committee's decision by email, usually within two weeks of the application complete date.

Accepted students must confirm their attendance with a $300 non-refundable program deposit. Once this deposit is received, students may enroll through Brown University's online course selection and enrollment web site.

Course space is limited, and courses fill quickly - students are encouraged to apply for admission early to have the best chance of enrolling in first-choice courses.

A complete Summer@Brown Pre-College application consists of the following items:

1. A completed Online Application
   Note: To begin your application, create a connect.brown.edu account by following the link above.
   Parents and Students: Please be sure to create only one account per applicant.
2. A non-refundable application fee (payable securely online)
   Before 3/1/2012: $45
   3/1/2012 to 4/30/2012: $65
   5/1/2012 and after: $90
   International students who would like to pay by wire transfer or check should contact cebilling@brown.edu for payment instructions.
3. An official school transcript. Applicants should request an official transcript containing your current grades/marks, as well as all grades since 9th grade (6-8th grades for SPARK). Please ensure an explanation of the scoring system is included in English (for example, 6 = excellent or A = excellent). Transcripts may be faxed to our office at 401-863-3916 or emailed as an attachment to summerapply@brown.edu.

Application materials should be mailed to:

Brown University
Continuing Education
Box T
Providence, RI 02912
Applicants within the U.S. may elect to pay by mail. Make check or money order payable to Brown University with student's name on the notation line.

Things to know about your application:

You will apply to the Summer@Brown Pre-College program. Course selection and enrollment takes place AFTER program admission and receipt of $300 program deposit. Program admission does not guarantee enrollment in a specific course.

Some courses require additional application materials, pre-requisites, or instructor permission to participate. See course descriptions for details.

Applications will not be considered until they are complete.

Visit connect.brown.edu to check the status of your application.

Have questions about your application? Please contact us at: summer@brown.edu